LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

*LPN* *Reports to:* DON/Administrator *Job Classification*: Hourly, Non-Exempt *Supervisory Duties*: Ensures that all the needs are met for the clients as well as supervises staff that is on the shift at the Facility.
*Minimum Qualifications*: Must be a graduate with an accredited LPN school.
Must be licensed with the State of Minnesota as a LPN, and must maintain current and unencumbered licensure.
*Organizational Values* *_Family_* * Actively supporting a healthy family dynamic within the organization by exhibiting the following behaviors: kindness, caring, devotion, and support.
* Behaviors are evident in his/hers interactions with residents and team members.
*_Quality_* * Actively supports, participates, and drives initiatives to grow technical skills both individually and as a team.
* He/she performs high quality work.
* Safety is a top priority.
* An advocate for the resident and the organization.
*_Team_* * Exhibits behaviors that foster and support a strong team environment.
* Respectful and friendly to internal and external customers.
* Seeks to grow relationships where professionalism and understanding are foundational.
*_Effectiveness_* * Adheres to healthycommunication principles.
* Exhibits positive and uplifting behaviors.
*_Potential_* * Supports, fosters, and encourages personal, team, and organizational growth and development.
* Personal responsibility and accountability.
*General Requirement:* Licensed staff must be compassionate, respectful, patient, and possess a sincere desire to enhance the quality of life for the people whom they serve and their families.
* Employee must be capable of exercising good judgment and ensure that the Facility will provide a safe, comfortable and secure living environment for the residents.
* Employee must be able to read and write English at an average adult level.
Employee must be respectful and considerate and able to communicate in English clearly in person and over the phone.
* Employee must be able to lift, push.
and pull 50 lbs of weight without risk of injury.
* Because the Facility performs service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staff will be required to work the shifts/ schedules for which they are hired and will include every other week-end.
Employee must be willing to work part –time or full time, and during half of the holidays recognized by the Facility.
* Employee must be willing to undergo on the job training before being certified to work with residents including background check.
* Employee must be flexible and willing to adapt to changing situations in a professional manner.
We require staff to have a happy nature and a positive attitude.
* LPN’s are required to give a 3 week notice if resigning from the position.
* Employee must pass background check prior to providing cares.
* Employee must work holidays and every other weekend.
* The employee must be neat, clean, and adhere to the tobacco free policy.
* Dress Requirements: See Employee Policy & Procedure Manual See * Employee must arrive for work on time and is ready to work at the time of the start of the shift.
Follows meal/break guidelines.
* Employee must follow The Facility policies and procedures.
* Employee must be efficient and well organized.
* Employee must take ownership of their job duty checklist.
* The employee conducts oneself in a professional matter.
* The employee actively participates and supports organizational initiatives *Responsibilities Include (but not limited to) the Following:* * Provide companionship and supervise resident activities * Must always treat clients with complete respect and cooperation-no exception * Assist with any needs of clients first * Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations.
Is available for license surveys.
* Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.
* Monitors clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
* Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, monitors and recommends alternative care and services, if necessary.
* Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
* Assists UAPs and Caregivers in service delivery.
* Maintains communication with clients, families, and other staff.
* Responds to client concerns or complaints.
* Check for Doctors orders that may come in when RN is out.
RN must be notified within 1 hour of any new orders that are received on your shift.
* Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications.
* Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
* Call to inform and obtain authorization from RN for any med changes.
* Call to notify RN of any new orders, faxed documents.
* Communicate significant changes to RN.
* Communicates to physicians any changes in client’s needs or conditions, as needed.
* Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
* Communicates in staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
* Complete any med setups as delegated by the RN.
* Complete any insulin draws as delegated by the RN.
* Complete changes on MAR per RN’s instructions.
* Destroys medications per policy and regulatory requirements.
* Prepare paperwork for any Dr.
visits.
* Chart appropriately on clients, assist with weekly charting on clients.
* Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming as needed.
* Perform accucheck and insulin administration as needed.
* Pass meds and comply with regs, policies and procedures.
* Assures clients maintain residency requirements, monitors and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
* Reviews client service agreements with RN, as needed.
* Documents and monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
* Completes supervisory visits under the direction of the RN accordingly to regulation and policy.
* Completes post fall evaluation per policy and under the supervision of the RN.
* Assist to serve meals.
* Assist with dining room duties.
* Perform duties on “Shift Duty sheet” that pertain to you.
* Must be willing to attend on the job training sessions prior to being certified to work with clients, must be willing to have Orientate to Home Care if needed.
* To be in attendance for scheduled shifts or have found a suitable replacement to work for you.
* Attend 80% of monthly staff meeting and 100% of any required training.
* Assists with compliance in meeting regulations and is available for state licensure surveys.
* Perform all other responsibilities as assigned or delegated by the DON/Administrator or RN.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
00 - $35.
00 per hour Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Physical setting: * Long term care Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Nursing: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * LPN/LVN (Required) Work Location: In person